Ilse Watkins

BIRD’S NEST BAG, TURNING SCRAP INTO TREASURE — Advanced Beginner to Advanced

Do you hate throwing away the beautiful bits of yarn that are left over when you finish a project? Do you have a collection of pretty scraps of yarn, fabric, and ribbon that you just couldn’t bear to throw away but have no idea what to do with? If so, this project is perfect for you!

 We will be taking all those beautiful bits and bobs and creating a truly unique, one-of-a-kind bag that will make all your friends jealous! We will also be learning the “magic knot” technique, will learn how to make magic yarn out of yarn remnants, and explore other uses for magic yarn!

Prerequisite skills:  Basic crochet skills

Pre-class homework:  None

Students bring: Everything needed will be provided, but feel free to bring a Sport or Worsted Weight yarn of your choice to use as the core yarn that runs throughout the entire project as well as random scraps of yarn, ribbon, or thin strips of fabric at least a yard in length.

Class duration: 3 hours

Materials fee: $15.00—Materials Included in Materials Fee: Large crochet hook; core yarn that will run throughout the entire project; scraps of yarn, ribbon, and fabric to make up the “Bird’s Nest” feeling of the project

Date and time: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Class fee:  $50.00         

3 to 8 students